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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 502.37 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 502.37 and 216.70 is: 298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 502.37 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/502.37 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 502.37 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 108,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,862.50/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.95

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